Terms & Conditions
Terms Governing the Use of Dominis Learning Services
These Terms & Conditions explain the basis on which Dominis Learning provides tuition, educational programmes, assessments, learning resources and related services. Please read them carefully before enrolling, purchasing a programme, booking paid tuition or using our services.
By enrolling a student, purchasing a service or continuing to use a Dominis programme, you confirm that you have read and accepted these Terms, subject always to your statutory rights.
The key points
- A place is confirmed only after registration, programme confirmation and payment.
- A free demo does not guarantee a place, a tutor or a result.
- A 14-day statutory cooling-off period may apply to online enrolments.
- Dominis does not guarantee a particular grade, admission or offer.
- Your statutory consumer rights are never removed by these Terms.
- These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
01About Dominis
These Terms apply to services provided by:
Throughout these Terms:
- “Dominis”, “we”, “our” or “us”
- The organisation providing the service.
- “Parent” or “Parent/Guardian”
- The person responsible for enrolling or paying for a student.
- “Student”
- The learner receiving the educational service.
- “Services”
- Tuition, courses, assessments, mock tests, educational resources and other services provided by Dominis.
- Organisation
- Dominis Learning
- Address
- 16 Vernon Close, Sutton Coldfield, England, B74 4EA
- Telephone
- +44 7709 252005
02Who Can Enter into an Agreement with Dominis?
Because many Dominis students are under 18, enrolment should normally be completed by a parent, guardian or other adult authorised to act for the student.
The parent or guardian completing the enrolment confirms that they
- Are authorised to arrange tuition for the student.
- Have provided accurate information.
- Accept responsibility for payment.
- Agree to the applicable programme terms.
- Will help the student follow Dominis’ academic and safeguarding rules.
Students aged 18 or over may enter into an agreement directly where appropriate.
03Our Educational Services
Dominis may provide services including
- 1-to-1 Tuition
- Small-Group Tuition
- Online Tuition
- In-Centre Tuition
- Entrance-Exam Preparation
- SATs Preparation
- GCSE & IGCSE Preparation
- AS & A Level Preparation
- University Admissions Test Preparation
- Mock Tests
- Revision Courses
- Intensive Courses
- Academic Assessments
- Extracurricular & Skills Programmes
The exact content, duration, timetable and format will depend on the programme selected.
04Programme Information
Before enrolment, parents should review the information supplied for the relevant programme, including where applicable
- Subject
- Year Group
- Exam Board
- Course Duration
- Lesson Format
- Session Length
- Fees
- Timetable
- Cancellation Arrangements
- Any Specific Programme Conditions
We aim to provide clear and accurate information before purchase.
If a material error is identified in programme information, pricing or availability, we may correct the error and contact the customer before proceeding.
05Enrolment
A student’s place is normally confirmed only after the required registration and programme confirmation, and payment or a payment arrangement, have been completed.
Submitting an enquiry or attending a free demo does not automatically guarantee a place in a particular class, programme or tutor schedule.
Places may be subject to availability.
06Information Provided During Enrolment
Parents are responsible for providing accurate and relevant information, including
- Student Name
- Date of Birth / Year Group
- Subjects
- Exam Board
- Tier Where Applicable
- Academic Requirements
- Parent Contact Details
- Relevant Educational or Support Needs
Incorrect academic information can affect the suitability of teaching materials. Parents should therefore notify Dominis promptly if information changes.
07Free Demo Sessions
Where offered, a free demo session allows a student or parent to experience our teaching approach before enrolling.
A free demo
- Does not guarantee a particular tutor.
- Does not guarantee availability in a particular class.
- Does not create a guarantee of academic results.
- May differ from the structure of an ongoing paid programme.
Dominis may limit the number of free demo sessions available to an individual student.
08Tutors
Dominis selects tutors according to factors including
- Subject Expertise
- Year Group
- Programme Requirements
- Availability
- Student Needs
Where appropriate, parents may request a preferred tutor, but tutor requests cannot always be guaranteed.
09Changes to Tutors
Dominis may occasionally need to replace a tutor because of
- Illness
- Availability
- Operational Requirements
- Programme Changes
- Safeguarding or Quality Considerations
Where reasonably possible, we will arrange a suitable replacement to minimise disruption.
A change of tutor does not by itself end the student’s enrolment where the educational service can continue appropriately.
10Lesson Timetables
Session times are communicated before or during enrolment. Parents and students are responsible for checking the current timetable and joining lessons at the scheduled time.
Dominis may occasionally need to adjust
- Lesson Times
- Tutors
- Classrooms
- Online Platforms
- Programme Schedules
Where a significant change is necessary, we will aim to provide reasonable notice wherever practicable.
11Student Attendance & Punctuality
Students are expected to
- Join lessons on time.
- Use their registered name.
- Attend scheduled sessions regularly.
- Be prepared with the required learning materials.
- Participate appropriately.
Repeated lateness or absence can affect academic progress.
Dominis cannot guarantee that missed learning will be fully recovered where the student repeatedly fails to attend.
12Online Lesson Requirements
Students attending online tuition should normally have access to
- A Suitable Laptop/Desktop
- Stable Internet Connection
- Working Camera
- Working Microphone
- Notebook and Learning Materials
Students should join from an environment suitable for learning.
13Technical Problems
Parents and students are responsible for maintaining suitable internet access and equipment on their side.
Where a session is disrupted because of a student’s
- Internet Failure
- Device Failure
- Software Problem
- Failure to Join
the lesson may still be treated as having been provided, depending on the circumstances.
Where a significant technical problem originates from Dominis and prevents the service being delivered, we will take reasonable steps to provide an appropriate remedy, such as rearranging the affected session where appropriate.
Nothing in these Terms removes statutory rights relating to services that have not been supplied with reasonable care and skill.
14Student Behaviour
Dominis aims to maintain a respectful and productive learning environment.
Students must not
- Use abusive, threatening or discriminatory language.
- Bully or harass another student or tutor.
- Intentionally disrupt lessons.
- Share inappropriate material.
- Impersonate another student.
- Record or distribute lessons without permission.
- Share private session links with unauthorised people.
- Attempt to access another person’s account.
- Behave in a manner that creates a safeguarding concern.
Serious or repeated breaches may result in removal from a session or termination of enrolment.
15Camera & Microphone Expectations
For interactive online tuition, students may be required to keep their camera switched on where this forms part of Dominis’ classroom expectations, subject to reasonable safeguarding, accessibility and individual considerations.
Microphones should normally remain muted unless the tutor asks the student to speak or participation requires otherwise.
16Communication with Tutors
Communication between students and tutors must remain professional, educational and appropriate.
Students and tutors should use only approved Dominis communication channels.
Students should not normally
- Exchange personal telephone numbers
- Connect through private social-media accounts
- Arrange private meetings outside Dominis with tutors
Safeguarding concerns should be reported in accordance with our Child Safety & Safeguarding Policy.
Read our Child Safety & Safeguarding Policy17Lesson Links
Lesson links are provided only for registered participants.
Parents and students must not
- Share
- Publish
- Forward
- Post publicly
any private session link without permission. Dominis may remove unauthorised participants from a session.
18Homework & Assignments
Students may receive
- Homework
- Assignments
- Revision Tasks
- Past-Paper Questions
- Assessments
Submission requirements and deadlines may vary by programme.
Regular completion of assigned work is strongly encouraged because student progress depends partly on practice outside tuition sessions.
19Google Classroom & Learning Platforms
Dominis may use third-party platforms for
- Homework
- Learning Resources
- Communication
- Video Lessons
- Assessments
Students must use these platforms appropriately and comply with relevant platform rules.
Use of third-party platforms may also be subject to those providers’ own terms and privacy notices.
20Fees
Current fees will be communicated before enrolment or displayed with the relevant programme.
Fees may vary according to
- 1-to-1 or Group Tuition
- Year Group
- Subject
- Course Type
- Programme Duration
- Number of Sessions
Unless otherwise stated, parents are responsible for ensuring payment is received by the applicable due date.
21Payment
Dominis may accept payment through authorised payment methods communicated at enrolment or checkout.
Parents confirm that they are authorised to use the payment method provided.
Where payment is processed by a third-party payment provider, that provider may handle payment information under its own terms and privacy arrangements.
22Recurring Payments
Where a programme involves recurring payments, the parent will be informed of the applicable
- Amount
- Billing Frequency
- Payment Date
- Duration or Renewal Basis
- Method of Cancellation
before entering into the arrangement.
Where an automatic renewal arrangement applies, statutory consumer protections remain unaffected.
23Changes to Fees
Dominis may revise fees for future tuition periods or future purchases.
Where an ongoing programme is affected, we will provide appropriate information about the change before the revised fee takes effect.
A change will not retrospectively alter fees already properly paid for completed services.
24Unpaid Fees
Where payment remains overdue, Dominis may
- Contact the Parent
- Suspend Future Sessions
- Restrict Access to Paid Resources
- Terminate the Enrolment
after appropriate notice, depending on the circumstances.
Any action taken will remain subject to applicable consumer law and the terms agreed at enrolment.
25Cancellation by Parents
Parents should notify Dominis as soon as possible if they wish to cancel
- A Session
- A Course
- An Ongoing Enrolment
The applicable notice period and any rescheduling or refund entitlement will depend on the specific programme and our current Refund & Cancellation Policy.
26Session Cancellation & Rescheduling
Where a student cannot attend a scheduled session, parents should provide the notice stated in the applicable programme policy.
Where the programme requires 24 hours’ notice, rescheduling may only be available when that required notice has been provided.
Late cancellation, non-attendance or insufficient notice may result in the session being treated as used, except where applicable law or exceptional circumstances require otherwise.
The exact rule is communicated clearly before purchase.
27Statutory Cooling-Off Rights
Where a consumer enters into an eligible service contract online, by telephone or otherwise at a distance, UK law may provide a 14-day cancellation period beginning after the contract is entered into.
This statutory right is separate from Dominis’ ordinary lesson cancellation policy.
28Starting Tuition During the Cooling-Off Period
A parent may ask Dominis to begin tuition before an applicable 14-day cooling-off period has expired.
Where the law permits, if services have already been provided following such a request and the parent later cancels within the cooling-off period, the parent may be required to pay a proportionate amount for services already supplied.
Any legally required request or acknowledgement relating to early performance is recorded during checkout or enrolment.
29Refunds
Refund eligibility depends on
- The Type of Programme
- When Cancellation Occurs
- Whether Services Have Already Been Provided
- The Terms Communicated Before Purchase
- Applicable Statutory Rights
Nothing in these Terms is intended to remove rights a consumer has under UK law.
Detailed arrangements are set out in our separate Refund & Cancellation Policy.
30Cancellation by Dominis
Dominis may cancel or rearrange a session because of circumstances such as
- Tutor Illness
- Operational Problems
- Technical Failure
- Emergency Circumstances
- Insufficient Programme Availability
Where Dominis cancels a paid session and no suitable alternative is provided, an appropriate credit, rescheduling option or refund may be offered according to the applicable circumstances and legal requirements.
31Suspension or Termination
Dominis may suspend or end a student’s participation where there is a serious or repeated breach involving
- Non-Payment
- Abusive Behaviour
- Safeguarding Concerns
- Misuse of Learning Platforms
- Unauthorised Sharing of Materials
- Fraud
- Serious Breach of These Terms
Where appropriate, we will consider the seriousness of the situation and whether reasonable notice can be provided.
32Academic Progress
Dominis aims to provide structured, high-quality academic support. However, academic outcomes depend on multiple factors, including:
- Student Starting Level
- Attendance
- Student Effort
- Homework Completion
- School Performance
- Time Before the Examination
- Independent Revision
- Exam Performance
For this reason, Dominis does not guarantee a particular examination grade, school admission, university offer or academic result.
33Educational Guidance
Advice provided by tutors or academic advisers is intended to support learning and educational decision-making.
Parents and students remain responsible for checking official information relating to matters such as
- School Admissions
- Exam Entries
- Exam Dates
- University Entry Requirements
- Admissions Tests
- Qualification Regulations
because these can change independently of Dominis.
34Mock Tests & Assessments
Mock tests and internal assessments are intended to help identify
- Student Strengths
- Knowledge Gaps
- Exam Technique
- Timing
- Areas for Improvement
Mock results are not official examination grades and do not guarantee final examination outcomes.
35Course Materials
Dominis may provide
- Notes
- Worksheets
- Presentations
- Mock Papers
- Practice Questions
- Videos
- Recorded Material
- Revision Resources
Unless stated otherwise, these resources are supplied for the registered student’s personal educational use only.
36Intellectual Property
Dominis owns or licenses the intellectual-property rights in its original website content, course materials, branding and educational resources.
Unless permission is expressly given, users must not
- Copy
- Republish
- Sell
- Redistribute
- Upload publicly
- Modify for commercial use
- Share paid resources with unregistered users
37Recording Lessons
Dominis may record certain online sessions where appropriate for purposes such as
- Safeguarding
- Quality Assurance
- Training
- Academic Review
where this has been appropriately communicated.
Students and parents must not independently record, reproduce or publish lessons without permission.
Recording arrangements should also be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Read our Privacy Policy38Student-Created Work
Students retain appropriate rights in their original work.
By submitting homework or assessments to Dominis, the student or parent permits Dominis to use that work as reasonably necessary to
- Mark It
- Provide Feedback
- Assess Progress
- Deliver the Educational Service
Student work will not be used publicly for promotional purposes without an appropriate basis or permission where required.
39Website Accounts
Where students or parents receive an account, login details must be kept secure.
Users must not
- Share passwords
- Access another user’s account
- Attempt to bypass security
- Use the account for unauthorised purposes
Any suspected unauthorised access should be reported promptly.
40Privacy & Personal Information
Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
It explains
- What We Collect
- Why We Use It
- Who We May Share It With
- How Long We Retain It
- Your Data-Protection Rights
41Child Safety & Safeguarding
The safety of children is a priority.
Parents, students and tutors must follow the applicable
- Child Safety & Safeguarding Policy
- Student Rules
- Professional Communication Requirements
Safeguarding concerns may be reported or shared with appropriate authorities where necessary to protect a child.
Read our Child Safety & Safeguarding Policy42Third-Party Services
Our website or learning services may include links to or integrations with third-party platforms.
Examples may include
- Video Conferencing
- Google Classroom
- Payment Providers
- Cloud Services
- External Educational Resources
Dominis is not responsible for the independent content or practices of third-party websites, although we aim to select services appropriate for our operations. Users should review relevant third-party terms where appropriate.
43Website Availability
We aim to keep our website and online services available, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access at all times.
Temporary interruptions may occur because of
- Maintenance
- Technical Problems
- Cybersecurity Measures
- Third-Party Outages
- Circumstances Outside Our Reasonable Control
We will take reasonable steps to restore affected services.
44Events Outside Our Reasonable Control
Dominis will not be responsible for delay or failure caused by circumstances reasonably outside our control where the law permits.
Examples may include
- Severe Weather
- Transport Disruption
- Power Failure
- Internet or Platform Outage
- Public Emergency
- Government Restrictions
- Other Exceptional Events
Where possible, we will seek a reasonable alternative arrangement.
45Consumer Rights
Nothing in these Terms excludes or restricts rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, consumer services include an implied requirement that they are performed with reasonable care and skill. The Act also limits attempts to contract out of certain statutory rights.
Where these Terms conflict with a mandatory statutory right, the statutory right will prevail.
46Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion would be unlawful. In particular, we do not seek to exclude liability for matters that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.
Subject to those protections, Dominis is not responsible for losses that were not reasonably foreseeable as a result of a breach or that arise from circumstances outside the scope of the educational service supplied.
This clause should be interpreted consistently with applicable consumer law.
47Complaints
If a parent or student is dissatisfied with a Dominis service, we encourage them to contact us promptly so the concern can be investigated.
Where Dominis maintains a separate Complaints Policy, that procedure will apply.
- Organisation
- Dominis Learning
- Address
- 16 Vernon Close, Sutton Coldfield, England, B74 4EA
- Telephone
- +44 7709 252005
48Changes to These Terms
Dominis may update these Terms where reasonably necessary, for example because of
- Changes in Law
- Changes to Our Services
- Technology Changes
- Safeguarding Requirements
- Operational Changes
The latest version will be published with an updated revision date.
Material changes affecting an existing paid arrangement should be communicated appropriately and will not remove statutory consumer rights.
49Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, that does not automatically make the remaining provisions invalid.
The remainder of the Terms will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
50No Waiver
If Dominis does not immediately enforce a particular provision, this does not necessarily mean we have waived the right to enforce it later.
51Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory consumer rights regarding jurisdiction that apply to the individual customer.
Nothing in this provision is intended to deprive a consumer of protections provided by applicable law.
53Contact Us
Questions about these Terms can be sent to:
- Organisation
- Dominis Learning
- Address
- 16 Vernon Close, Sutton Coldfield, England, B74 4EA
- Telephone
- +44 7709 252005